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Halloween is the perfect time of year to whip out a costume of the resident Paladin of The Lady That Runs The Whole Death Thing with a heart as soft as pudding. Here are some ideas for a quick and easy Halloween costume for Vax.
All versions
All versions
A set of pointy ears and a long dark wig. You can make it as long as you want/can get. Canonically Vax has dark brown hair, however many people also go black. The preference is up to you and the availability of the colours. If you want quick and easy, you can grab them from your local costume shop. Remember that, for the ears you’ll want to pick up either Spirit Gum or Prosaide to fasten them to your ears. These are costume glues, so they’re meant to stick prosthetics to the body. Please look up how to use these properly before using them.
Dagger, Dagger, Dagger
Dagger, Dagger, Dagger
Fancy Dagger options will be at the bottom of this article, but for a last minute costume any costume daggers you can get your hands on will do.
Mix and Match
Mix and Match
These ideas for Last Minute Vax’ildans consist of a lot of “if not__, then ___.” So many of these concepts will be very similar with only minor differences. With Vax, there’s a lot of black involved with the whole Raven Queen and “I rolled a 1, so that’s a 27 stealth check” thing. Those exchange options will be at the end as well.
I rolled 47 for Stealth
I rolled 47 for Stealth
Disappear completely in this Feather Robe. It comes in two pieces, so the robe can be used for another outfit should you see fit. Pair it up with a Short Sleeve Tunic to minimize the layers, and a pair of Ankle Banded Pants just for a bit of fanciness. Because you’ve got that activity around the ankle you only need a pair of Short Boots so that you don’t cover it.
For accessories, you’ll want the Triple Dagger Belt for some Dagger Dagger Dagger action, a pair of Arm Guards for style, and a Chest Strap to at a bit more detail at the chest level, should you shed your robe for a bit if you get too hot.
I rolled 37 for Stealth
I rolled 37 for Stealth
If you’re not feeling the ankle banded pants and short sleeved tunic, they can easily be replaced with a long sleeved shirt and a pair of black pants from your local thrift store. For these pants you can go for some Boot Covers, since there’s nothing you need to show off at your calves anymore.You can use any black shoe you have is a base, as these are covers that go over shoes instead of being a complete shoe on their own.
I rolled 27 for Stealth
I rolled 27 for Stealth
Same deal as above, only this goes for the Short Sleeved Tunic, Banded Pants, and Short Boots instead.
If Kylo Ren Could Roll a 50 Stealth
If Kylo Ren Could Roll a 50 Stealth
Your “Samurai Kylo Ren” costume (yes, this is what it is called on Amazon I’m not making this one up) is a perfect base for a Vax. It comes with everything pictured to boot, so all you need are your accessories. No Vax is complete without feathers, so take this Feather Mantle and drape it over your shoulders like you’re getting a hug from your favourite death goddess. Since there’s no worry about ankle anything go for the Boot Covers, and then also take your Triple Dagger Belt and your Arm Guards and you’ll be good to go.
This or That
This or That
The above Stealth versions are examples of the potential combinations of the pieces listed below. If those samples didn’t tickle your fancy, but you still want to use these items, here’s a quick look at the pieces by section
Shirt
Shirt
You can go long sleeved or short sleeved for your shirt. The option is up to you, but I do suggest the Tunic top over just a black t-shirt, as the short sleeved look is just a little bit off.
Keep in mind that you’ll want the Arm Bracers as well, so if you want a layer between those and your skin the Long Sleeved might be for you. You’ll also want to keep in mind the temperature, as the long sleeved will be much warmer than your short sleeved. You can also layer the two, if you like the aesthetic of the tunic but want the long sleeves.
Pants and Boots
Pants and Boots
If you’re going to go for pants with details around the calf, you don’t want to cover those up with a set of boots. A set of short boots are your better option if you want to show those off. If you’d rather a pair of fancy boots, you can get any old pair of black pants to go with them.
The third option, however, is if you want the puffed out leg of the Ankle Banded Pants but don’t actually want to see the detail of them. In that case feel free to go for a higher boot in order to hide it.
Cloak
Cloak
Now, I know that the Raven Queen armour is meant to be, well, armour, but a cloak and some feathers can mimic this easily for someone who doesn’t want to drop a ton of money on larp leather armour. Your three options depend on what you have available and how you want your overall silhouette to look. The Feather Robe provides more coverage and sleeves, however the sleeves do appear to be baggy. The Feather Cape is much more simple, less heavy, but it also might be less warm. If you have a black cloak or cape you can also just purchase a Feather Mantle to wear over it.
These are all from the same store on Amazon. They have them all in various sizes, so if the links below don’t take you to one in your size, go to the following link to browse their shop for something that’ll fit you.
Links and bonuses
Links and bonuses
Here are a couple of things you can add to your costume to give it a little more pop, including some options for daggers. Remember, for the purposes of a quick costume, you can just take three of any kind of costume dagger you can find and be fine. Costuming is about having fun, and you can’t do it wrong.
Raven Skull
Raven Skull
One of the things that Vax does wear is a raven skull that is stuffed with herbs that make him smell less like death. You can easily take one of these skulls and put it on a leather cord (leather strings can be found at your local craft stores. Twine will also work).
Keen Dagger
Keen Dagger
Whisper
Whisper
Venom Dagger
Venom Dagger
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